Officials Say Cybersecurity Hack Poses Grave Threat To U.S.

Officials Say Cybersecurity Hack Poses Grave Threat To U.S.

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A cyberattack on government computer systems poses a significant threat, with Russia suspected as the perpetrator. The hack, difficult to detect and resolve, affected the Department of Energy and other countries. President Trump has not commented, while President Elect Joe Biden prioritizes addressing the issue. Microsoft also found and removed malicious software from its systems.

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What threat does the government computer system pose?

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Which country is believed to be behind the cybersecurity breach?

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What did the Department of Energy confirm regarding the hack?

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What did President Elect Joe Biden say about dealing with the breach?

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What did Microsoft find in its systems related to the hack?

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